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E65 LYM

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,908 mi
Last recorded99,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 LYM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,908 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyre side walls perished

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside track rod end grease gaitor split

offside front brake pads worn low

oil leak

outer cv gaitors perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jun 2006 99,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 99,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

both rear shock absorbers damp

fuel tank stained

hand brake cable outer casings in poor condition

nearside track rod end grease gaitor split

oil leak

slight bind on both front brakes

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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E65 LYM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E65 LYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E65 LYM registered?

E65 LYM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E65 LYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E65 LYM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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